Absolutely fascinating discussion, thank you. I'm in NZ and pig hunting is a big deal. The pigs are usually dispatched with a knife so good dogs are an absolute must. I've seen quite a few dogs which look very like these Alaunts, bred purely for purpose by families who have hunted for generations and refined their dogs for many decades. Wonderful dogs! It would be good to see an old school NZ breeder interviewed. Sorry, I don't know any personally.
@@bulldogsocialclub Noticed your comment from NZ and hunting wild pigs , have you heard of a Texas Blue Lacy ? A Texas breed used for hunting wild hogs which are a problem there . They use a pack ofLacys to hunt the hogs , raccoons and cougars also to herd cattle. A few years ago a guy in NZ started breeding them down there . There is a Blue Lacy association in Texas and lots of videos on TH-cam for more information. Regards from British Columbia, they are great dogs I have one , high prey drive and very intelligent.
@@thefenlandforager1349 They're pretty much from an unrefined group of bull types common in Britain, the Romans had a man stationed in Britain who's sole job was to acquire and export wide mouthed dogs of Britain or the 'Pugnacious Britannia' The ancient Roman poet Grattius (or Grattius Faliscus) wrote of British dogs, describing them as superior to the ancient Greek Molossus, saying: What if you choose to penetrate even among the Britons? How great your reward, how great your gain beyond any outlays! If you are not bent on looks and deceptive graces (this is the one defect of the British whelps), at any rate when serious work has come, when bravery must be shown, and the impetuous War-god calls in the utmost hazard, then you could not admire the renowned Molossians so much. The ancient Greek historian Strabo reported that dogs were exported from Britain for the purpose of game hunting, and that these dogs were also used as war dogs. The late Roman poet Nemesianus referred to British dogs, describing them as swift and suited to hunting.[11] The even later Roman poet Claudian describes British dogs "that can break the neck of mighty bulls", in a literal flight of poetic licence - all the dog-types that are named, follow Diana's companions in heavenly chariots through the clouds. The Roman writer Tacitus, in the first century AD, mentions in his accounts of Britain that its principal exports were grain, hides, cattle, iron, silver, slaves, and clever hunting-dogs.
@@thefenlandforager1349 OK fair enough. I thought he said in the last podcasts that it was an English type they recreated. I knew there was this type in Europe too but I didn't realise as you say it was purely a type from the steppes region of Romania and Bulgaria. Either way what brilliant dog. Always better when form follows function. Rather than just breeding for looks and show circuit. Must of been a slip in my memory.
Darren is a great fella and dogman....and #1 when comes to the Alaunt....great interview Darren...👍👍
I agree great dogman! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Best man to speak on them. Great interviews 👌 👏
Absolutely fascinating discussion, thank you. I'm in NZ and pig hunting is a big deal. The pigs are usually dispatched with a knife so good dogs are an absolute must.
I've seen quite a few dogs which look very like these Alaunts, bred purely for purpose by families who have hunted for generations and refined their dogs for many decades. Wonderful dogs!
It would be good to see an old school NZ breeder interviewed. Sorry, I don't know any personally.
I agree! Thank you for watching 🙏🏻
@@bulldogsocialclub Noticed your comment from NZ and hunting wild pigs , have you heard of a Texas Blue Lacy ? A Texas breed used for hunting wild hogs which are a problem there . They use a pack ofLacys to hunt the hogs , raccoons and cougars also to herd cattle. A few years ago a guy in NZ started breeding them down there . There is a Blue Lacy association in Texas and lots of videos on TH-cam for more information. Regards from British Columbia, they are great dogs I have one , high prey drive and very intelligent.
Always been a fan of Mr Gallagher dogs
Been looking forward to this!
Never heard of one of those and i thought i knew dogs. They look fast. touch of the bandogge about em.
There a recreation of an old English type of dog.
@@olihallam9667 no they weren't they were a recreation of an old Alani type from the Steppes region modern-day Ukraine, Romania, and Bulgaria
@@thefenlandforager1349 They're pretty much from an unrefined group of bull types common in Britain, the Romans had a man stationed in Britain who's sole job was to acquire and export wide mouthed dogs of Britain or the 'Pugnacious Britannia'
The ancient Roman poet Grattius (or Grattius Faliscus) wrote of British dogs, describing them as superior to the ancient Greek Molossus, saying:
What if you choose to penetrate even among the Britons? How great your reward, how great your gain beyond any outlays! If you are not bent on looks and deceptive graces (this is the one defect of the British whelps), at any rate when serious work has come, when bravery must be shown, and the impetuous War-god calls in the utmost hazard, then you could not admire the renowned Molossians so much.
The ancient Greek historian Strabo reported that dogs were exported from Britain for the purpose of game hunting, and that these dogs were also used as war dogs.
The late Roman poet Nemesianus referred to British dogs, describing them as swift and suited to hunting.[11] The even later Roman poet Claudian describes British dogs "that can break the neck of mighty bulls", in a literal flight of poetic licence - all the dog-types that are named, follow Diana's companions in heavenly chariots through the clouds.
The Roman writer Tacitus, in the first century AD, mentions in his accounts of Britain that its principal exports were grain, hides, cattle, iron, silver, slaves, and clever hunting-dogs.
@@thefenlandforager1349 OK fair enough. I thought he said in the last podcasts that it was an English type they recreated. I knew there was this type in Europe too but I didn't realise as you say it was purely a type from the steppes region of Romania and Bulgaria. Either way what brilliant dog. Always better when form follows function. Rather than just breeding for looks and show circuit. Must of been a slip in my memory.
Great knowledge really enjoyed this upload great work 👍🏿 ❤well done 👏
Glad you enjoyed it
Working the bulls in the UK is a very hot game.
Very similar to Bully-Grey's and Bull-Arabs 🤙
Forgive me for saying this wasn't the Alaunt a French dog . Or are you have been recreating of an old breed from yesterday year
no the Alaunt was originally from the Steppe Region
@thefenlandforager1349 ah right . Thanks for the correction.
BTW. Nice dogs .
@@pemj7360 thankyou